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Category: HR Q&A
Honoring Women: Equal Pay Day April 4, 2017
Equal Pay Day Equal Pay Day was originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE) in 1996 as a public awareness event to illustrate the gap between men’s and women’s wages. Since Census statistics showing the latest wage figures will not be available until late August or September, NCPE leadership decided years ago to […]
Q&A: What personal items are appropriate for display on employee workspaces?
Question: Can you provide guidance on what personal items are appropriate for display on employee workspaces? We’d like workstations to look professional and organized, and we’re concerned that some currently displayed items (small toys, etc.) give the office an unprofessional and cluttered feel. Answer from Russell, SPHR, SHRM-SCP: Employers typically decide what amount and type […]
Q&A: Can we ask references about an applicant’s previous use of sick time?
Question: Can we ask references about an applicant’s previous use of sick time? We’d like to get a sense of their reliability. Answer from Rebecca, SPHR: I strongly advise against making any inquiries into their history of calling in sick. Asking about absences due to illness or injury could run afoul of the Americans with […]
HRCI Certification with HR Girlfriends!
Why should I become certified? Certification sets you apart as a true professional. By obtaining a certification in human resources, you demonstrate that you have the knowledge and skills vital to human resource management. You gain national recognition. Once you have acquired your HR certification, you can use your earned designation on your business cards […]
Q&A: Can we disclose reasons for FMLA to co-workers…?
Question: An employee of ours has gone on FMLA leave to care for a family member, and she asked us via email to tell her co-workers the reason she’s taking time off. Is this okay? Answer from Margaret, PHR, SHRM-CP: In general, when an employee is out, I recommend informing coworkers only that the employee […]
Q&A: Can I ban cell phones at work?
Question: Can I ban cell phones at work? How about audio and video recordings? Answer from Kara, JD, SPHR: Thank yours for your questions. They bring up issues that have been the subject of recent litigation, so it’s a great time to be asking. To answer your first question: yes, you can limit or even […]
Q&A: …best way to calculate cost of living pay increases?
Question: We’d like to start giving cost of living raises to employees on their anniversary dates. What’s the best way to calculate these pay increases? Answer from Ophelia, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP: When the information is available, employers typically use the consumer price index (CPI) to calculate cost of living increases. It measures the change in […]
Q&A: Happy Birthday to Employee’s on Company Social Media Page
Question: Is it okay to wish our employees a happy birthday on our company social media page? Answer from Angela, PHR: There’s no law against it, but some employees may feel that announcing their birthday violates their privacy. While it’s great that you want to recognize your employees and celebrate with them, I recommend not […]
Q&A: Email from CEO requesting all records. Is this a scam?
Question: Our HR person received an email from the CEO requesting copies of employee payroll records, but the CEO did not send this email. Could this be a phishing scam? Answer from Eric, SPHR, SHRM-SCP: Yes, this is probably a phishing scam. Inform your IT staff right away, and do not respond to the email. […]